TITLE: Aircraft Technician

REPORTS TO: Manger of Line Maintenance Stations

OVERVIEW:

The Aircraft Technician with A&P License must have knowledge of installs, inspects, tests, adjusts, or repairs avionics equipment, such as radar, communications, navigation, and instrument systems assigned Airbus A320 Family aircraft.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•          Troubleshoot, repair, and modify avionics, electrical and instrumentation systems installed on aircraft.

•          Solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturers&39; manuals or similar technical documents and/or drawings.

•          Use intricate test equipment such as, multi-trace oscilloscopes, frequency counters, multi-meters, and other avionics test equipment to perform troubleshooting and operational checks.

•          Perform removal, repair, installation, inspection, and operational check of system components.

•          Repair and/or replace components based on test results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.

•          Perform calibration, repair and replacement of system components based on test results following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.

•          Make entries in aircraft logs and records and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to less experienced technicians throughout all aircraft maintenance and/or modifications efforts.

•          Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badging.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle driver&39;s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five (5) years of aircraft avionics/electrical related experience required.
• Must have an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Possess a high degree of knowledge and expertise in aircraft electrical/avionics systems.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of applicable maintenance/ technical manuals and publications, and special tools and test equipment.
• Must be familiar with the operational capabilities and limitations of electrical / avionics systems.
• Possess a thorough working knowledge of the detection, prevention, and treatment of corrosion.
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate the English language and follow verbal and written instruction.
• Must have basic computer data entry skills required for use of TRAX Aircraft data.
• Physical Requirements/Working Environment
• Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires frequent climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, carrying, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level, pushing or pulling weight up to 50 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Must have close vision to include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires hearing to normal range.
• May require use of respirator.
• Requires shift work and a diversity of working conditions that range from a standard shop/hangar type environment, where there may be no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes in temperature, direct sun, wind, rain, etc.
• May be required to work in areas where noise hazards are prevalent.
• Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets, working on or around aircraft and machinery.
• May be exposed to electrical shock hazard.
• Work location is aircraft maintenance shops, hangars, and flight line.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

•          Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.

•          Requires frequent climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, carrying, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level, pushing or pulling weight up to 50 pounds.

•          Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.

•          Must have close vision to include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires hearing to normal range.

•          May require use of respirator.

•          Requires shift work and a diversity of working conditions that range from a standard shop/hangar type environment, where there may be no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes in temperature, direct sun, wind, rain, etc.

•          May be required to work in areas where noise hazards are prevalent.

•          Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets, working on or around aircraft and machinery.

•          May be exposed to electrical shock hazard.

•          Work location is aircraft maintenance shops, hangars, and flight line.. 

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time. 

Global Crossing Airlines provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.